Veterans Day 2019: Deals For Military In Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — Restaurants, fast food joints and coffeehouses across Connecticut are offering a variety of Veterans Day deals in 2019 for retired and active duty military personnel.

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and some of the special deals for military personnel are already in place during the year. In most cases, a form of military identification or proof of service is required.

If you know a great discount that isn’t on the list, add it in the comments section below. And, veterans and active military, thank you for your service.

Here are some of the best deals we could find in Connecticut:

Applebee’s: Veterans and active-duty military in uniform can get a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on Nov. 11.

Chili’s Grill & Bar: All veterans and active duty service members can receive a free meal on Veterans Day at all participating restaurants.

Red Robin: Veteran’s and active duty military are being offered a free dine-in Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veteran’s Day.

IHOP: All active duty and retired veterans in observance of Veteran’s Day, November 11, are invited to come in to IHOP and enjoy a “free” breakfast.

Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active military receive a free lunch on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all Texas Roadhouse locations.

TGI Fridays: Military guests with a valid military ID will be treated to a free lunch menu item up to $12 on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. These guests also will receive a $5 coupon for their next meal at Fridays. Call your local TGI Fridays for details.

Subway: Military veterans with a valid ID are being offered a free six-inch sub on November 11 at select locations.

Outback: Veterans with a military ID can get a free Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11, and 20 percent off their check Nov. 12 to Dec. 31.

California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active U.S. military members with proof of service have an invitation to enjoy a complimentary meal from CPK’s Veterans Day menu at all participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide.

Little Caesars Pizza: Veterans and active duty military with valid ID will receive a free $5 hot-n-ready lunch combo.On November 11, from 11am to 2pm.

Chili’s: Veterans and active military members receive a free Veterans Day meal. The deal is for dine-in only and from a limited menu.

Cracker Barrel: On Veterans Day, November 11, all U.S. Military Veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary Pumpkin Pie Latte (available iced or hot) or a slice of our Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake at all Cracker Barrel locations to thank them for their service and sacrifice for our country.

Cumberland Farms: Free coffee for veterans and active-duty service members with a valid ID.

Denny's: As an ongoing tradition and to thank America's veterans for their endless service and dedication, Denny's is inviting all active, inactive and military personnel into participating Denny's locations nationwide, on Veteran's Day, Monday, Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon to enjoy a complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam.

Dunkin' Donuts: Dunkin’ is once again celebrating Veterans Day with a sweet salute to the brave men and women of the armed forces. On Monday, November 11, veterans and active duty military are invited to participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide for a free donut of their choice, no purchase necessary."

Friendly's: Friendly’s Restaurants celebrates Veterans Day by honoring those who have served our country with a “deliciously free” breakfast, lunch or dinner for all veterans and active military personnel. On Monday, November 11, 2019, all former or active service members can take advantage of the offer with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card.

Hooters: Hooters welcomes all active-duty and retired military to stop in for a free meal this Veterans Day as a “thank you” for their service. On Monday, November 11, all veterans who present a military ID or proof of service and purchase a beverage at any participating Hooters location nationwide will receive a free entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu (available for dine-in only).

Red Lobster: In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster® is offering a free appetizer or dessert on Monday, November 11. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer.

Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub: They will offer a free entrée, with the purchase of any other entrée, to veterans and active duty military on Veteran’s Day, Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to NBC CT.

Retail Discounts

The Home Depot: Veterans are being offered a 10 percent military discount on in-store purchases on select items. All veterans are eligible for this discount during the Veterans Day weekend. Visit the Home Depot website for details.

Walgreens: Active military, veterans and their families receive 20 percent off everything. Walgreens also provides free flu shots for VA-enrolled Veterans. Visit the Walgreens website for details.

Other Deals In CT

There are also deals for veterans for AMC Theaters, Connecticut Science Center, FoxwoodsKohl’s, Mystic Aquarium, and Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, according to NBC CT. >>>Read more about these deals at NBC CT.

More deals are added daily, so make sure to check the Military Benefits website.

The first Veterans Day, initially recognized as Armistice Day in 1919, marked the date when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to cease World War I.

Veterans Day was later officially approved as a national holiday on May 13, 1938 to primarily honor veterans of World War I. Almost two decades after in 1954, it became a day to recognize American veterans of all wars, and the name changed to its current form, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.